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Royals #1
The Forbidden Princess
Minutes before walking down the aisle,Princess Alyssa Sutherland—possible heir to theVerdonian throne—vanished into thin air. Rumorhas it that the lady in question wasn't marrying forlove. Did Her Highness catch a case of cold feet?Perhaps a certain oh-so-uninvited guest crashed theparty. Sources say Merrick Montgomery was spottedon the scene…and gossipmongers are buzzing withtales of a secret elopement. Did the dangerously sexyrebel kidnap the princess for political gain? Or didhe simply sweep our royal beauty off her feet?
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2007
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Day Leclaire
463 books275 followersI love family first and foremost, which is why writing family sagas and stories that involve family is so much fun. Maybe you can tell that from my books since they always feature the warmth and joy and ridiculousness that comes from having a close-knit family.
I also love animals and have taken in rescue dogs and cats and fostered dogs for the local animal shelter.
And of course, I love writing. All I need is a functioning brain (batteries not included), a pen, and paper, and I can write anywhere. Please don’t let a conversation with me lag because my imagination takes over and I. Am. Checked. Out!
USA Today bestselling author, Day Leclaire is the author of more than 60 novels and has received an impressive eleven nominations for the romance industry's most prestigious award, Romance Writers of America RITA© Award. Day lives in Charlotte, NC and spends her days obsessively writing while vaguely remembering to pay attention to her adorable husband, busy son and daughter-in-law, two tiny grandchildren, and two even tinier Teddy Bear dogs. Not to mention a whole lot of dust!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my books. If you'd leave a review, I'd very much appreciate it. Authors are dependent on reviews in order to obtain ads and garner new readers. I love hearing from my readers. For a personal response, please contact me at Day@DayLeclaire.com.
And be sure to visit my website (www.DayLeclaire.com). Sign up for my newsletter for my latest releases and to receive a FREE book!
You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
I also love animals and have taken in rescue dogs and cats and fostered dogs for the local animal shelter.
And of course, I love writing. All I need is a functioning brain (batteries not included), a pen, and paper, and I can write anywhere. Please don’t let a conversation with me lag because my imagination takes over and I. Am. Checked. Out!
USA Today bestselling author, Day Leclaire is the author of more than 60 novels and has received an impressive eleven nominations for the romance industry's most prestigious award, Romance Writers of America RITA© Award. Day lives in Charlotte, NC and spends her days obsessively writing while vaguely remembering to pay attention to her adorable husband, busy son and daughter-in-law, two tiny grandchildren, and two even tinier Teddy Bear dogs. Not to mention a whole lot of dust!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my books. If you'd leave a review, I'd very much appreciate it. Authors are dependent on reviews in order to obtain ads and garner new readers. I love hearing from my readers. For a personal response, please contact me at Day@DayLeclaire.com.
And be sure to visit my website (www.DayLeclaire.com). Sign up for my newsletter for my latest releases and to receive a FREE book!
You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
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May 3, 2020
While this is of the "Desire" imprint of Silhouette, it isn't nearly as "graphic" as some I've read. The story line was good & obviously sets up for the rest of the series.
March 28, 2023
Dah lama ga baca Harlequin (ini baca setahun yang lalu, Agustus 2010, dan baru nyadar baca pas ultah) Dan ceritanya simpel banget.
Cewenya, Alyssa dpaksa nikah ma pangeran negeri tetangga, Von Folke, gara2 ibunya dsandera, trus diculik. Pas mulai respek ma penculiknya, Merrick, eh Alyssa merasa terkhianati gara2 tau yang menculik ternyata bangsawan juga kek dia. Merrick ternyata adiknya Lander Montgomerry, pangeran negeri sebelah.
Dipaksa nikah (walaupun akhirnya malah saling suka) nyelamatin sang ibu, setelah tu Merrick merasa dikhianati Alyssa gara2 ga bisa jaga rahasia, ketika dtanya Von Folke, siapa yang gantiin Alyssa jadi istrinya.
Sadar kalo tu cuma salah paham, lalu saling bilang I love You.
End of Story.
Banyak banget sih mengkhianatinya? =))
Yang bagus dari novel, paling cuma model cowo yang di cover cakep, wkwkwkwk ^^
Cewenya, Alyssa dpaksa nikah ma pangeran negeri tetangga, Von Folke, gara2 ibunya dsandera, trus diculik. Pas mulai respek ma penculiknya, Merrick, eh Alyssa merasa terkhianati gara2 tau yang menculik ternyata bangsawan juga kek dia. Merrick ternyata adiknya Lander Montgomerry, pangeran negeri sebelah.
Dipaksa nikah (walaupun akhirnya malah saling suka) nyelamatin sang ibu, setelah tu Merrick merasa dikhianati Alyssa gara2 ga bisa jaga rahasia, ketika dtanya Von Folke, siapa yang gantiin Alyssa jadi istrinya.
Sadar kalo tu cuma salah paham, lalu saling bilang I love You.
End of Story.
Banyak banget sih mengkhianatinya? =))
Yang bagus dari novel, paling cuma model cowo yang di cover cakep, wkwkwkwk ^^
September 16, 2020
Alyssa terpaksa harus menikah dengan pangeran Brandt, demi keselamatan ibunya. Namun Merrick menculiknya demi pemilihan raja yang akan menguasai Verdonia dan tiga negara bagian di bawahnya. Penculikan itu dilakukan tepat sebelum pernikahan diselenggarakan. Seorang perempuan lain menggantikan posisi Alyssa.
Alyssa ternyata adalah seorang putri. Jika ia menikah dengan Brandt, maka peluang Brandt untuk menjadi raja lebih besar. Sebagai Komandan Pengawal Khusus Kerajaan Verdonia, Merrick tidak bisa membiarkan hal itu terjadi. Dia percaya raja terbaik adalah yang dipilih oleh rakyat. Dia hanya perlu menahan Alyssa empat bulan lamanya.
Namun, rencana Merrick tidak berjalan mulus. Bersama Alyssa, Merrick bisa melupakan segalanya. Dia menginginkan gadis itu, dan dia tahu Alyssa juga menginginkan hal yang sama.
HQ yang satu ini tanpa epilog. Sepertinya kasus kerajaan Verdonia belum selesai.
Alyssa ternyata adalah seorang putri. Jika ia menikah dengan Brandt, maka peluang Brandt untuk menjadi raja lebih besar. Sebagai Komandan Pengawal Khusus Kerajaan Verdonia, Merrick tidak bisa membiarkan hal itu terjadi. Dia percaya raja terbaik adalah yang dipilih oleh rakyat. Dia hanya perlu menahan Alyssa empat bulan lamanya.
Namun, rencana Merrick tidak berjalan mulus. Bersama Alyssa, Merrick bisa melupakan segalanya. Dia menginginkan gadis itu, dan dia tahu Alyssa juga menginginkan hal yang sama.
HQ yang satu ini tanpa epilog. Sepertinya kasus kerajaan Verdonia belum selesai.
May 29, 2020
This is book one in a series of 3 set in a fictional country that is trying to determine who the next ruler of the country will be. Alyssa Sutherland suddenly finds out that she is a princess and under threat of punishment for her mother, she is marrying a man she fears and really doesn't know. Half an hour before the wedding she is abducted leading her to believe that her mother will be harmed when the wedding can't go through. A strange woman takes her place while her abductor gets her as far from the wedding as he can and refuses to let her out of his sight. This book sets the reader up with some information about the Verdonian political structure and why Alyssa's presence (or absense) is so important. Will there be a love match or just a victim of Stockholm syndrome? The book does have a happy end but leaves enough questions unanswered to set up the next two books in the series.
February 11, 2021
Secuestros, matrimonios por conveniencia, un reino y muchos personajes.
Alyssa desea escapar de un matrimonio que no desea, pero cuando un secuestro la aleja de su futuro, la situación se complica, los enemigos están al acecho pero también hay muchos secretos que deberán salir a la luz si desean sacar a flote al país entero y Alyssa y Merrick deberán jugársela por el amor que sienten.
Divertida, con pizca de sensualidad, con enfrentamiento de sentimientos y obviamente un final feliz.
Alyssa desea escapar de un matrimonio que no desea, pero cuando un secuestro la aleja de su futuro, la situación se complica, los enemigos están al acecho pero también hay muchos secretos que deberán salir a la luz si desean sacar a flote al país entero y Alyssa y Merrick deberán jugársela por el amor que sienten.
Divertida, con pizca de sensualidad, con enfrentamiento de sentimientos y obviamente un final feliz.
February 16, 2018
Ada beberapa kalimat yang gak nyampe ke otakku, gak paham maksudnya apaan
Terus lebih banyak bercerita tentang kisah percintaan Alyssa dan Merrick, seakan nggasih tau kalo permasalahan politik cuman numpang lewat doang. Padahal kalo digali lagi bisa lebih bagus ini mah ceritanya
Dan ceritanya selesai begitu aja........
Terus lebih banyak bercerita tentang kisah percintaan Alyssa dan Merrick, seakan nggasih tau kalo permasalahan politik cuman numpang lewat doang. Padahal kalo digali lagi bisa lebih bagus ini mah ceritanya
Dan ceritanya selesai begitu aja........
February 8, 2022
Intense
January 12, 2015
In The Forbidden Princess Day Leclaire brings a light quick read with another story true to form of what can be expected in the Harlequin Desire: a hunky hero (head of his countries security), a smart gorgeous American who returns to her native country after growing up in the US with her mom (and find out she really is a Princess), a setting that spins fantasies of elegant old world euruope and a love story to inspire dreams.
This book is the first in Day Leclaire’s Royals series (although, there is a short story prequel that if you enjoy this book can be found in the free reads on the Harlequin website). The story is set in a small European country called Verdonia and introduces the larger plotline of a political struggle taking place to elect a new royal ruler from the eligible Princes after the last king died. Day does a wonderful job of vividly portraying the landscapes and customs of the country, making it so realistic and enchanting I want to vacation there for myself.
The book depicts the story about a couple who defy the odds that brought them together and have to learn to trust each other in circumstances designed to foster distrust. The HEA is feels earned, doesn’t feel rushed and is very rewarding.
I enjoyed this book a lot because it is a fun, easy read to relax with. I have read it several times since it was first published in 2007.
This book is the first in Day Leclaire’s Royals series (although, there is a short story prequel that if you enjoy this book can be found in the free reads on the Harlequin website). The story is set in a small European country called Verdonia and introduces the larger plotline of a political struggle taking place to elect a new royal ruler from the eligible Princes after the last king died. Day does a wonderful job of vividly portraying the landscapes and customs of the country, making it so realistic and enchanting I want to vacation there for myself.
The book depicts the story about a couple who defy the odds that brought them together and have to learn to trust each other in circumstances designed to foster distrust. The HEA is feels earned, doesn’t feel rushed and is very rewarding.
I enjoyed this book a lot because it is a fun, easy read to relax with. I have read it several times since it was first published in 2007.
January 9, 2012
This one puts the guilty back in guilty pleasure. The last week of Alyssa Sutherland's life has been a whirlwind. After receiving an urgent plea for help from her mother and a plane ticket to the tiny European country of Verdonia, Alyssa finds herself in the middle of a political storm. It turns out that she is a princess of one of Verdonia's three principalities and the king of another principality has blackmailed her into marrying him. When Merrick Montgomery abducts her moments before her wedding, the intrigue has only begun.
The pacing in this story was perfect, the sexual tension played out as long as possible. Unfortunately the final conflict was a little sloppy, and after the number of choices made for the sake of plot convenience throughout the story, it kind of spoiled the whole thing for me. Still everyone's heart was in the right place, so I would recommend this one if secret princesses and the relatively safe political intrigue of a small country is your thing.
The pacing in this story was perfect, the sexual tension played out as long as possible. Unfortunately the final conflict was a little sloppy, and after the number of choices made for the sake of plot convenience throughout the story, it kind of spoiled the whole thing for me. Still everyone's heart was in the right place, so I would recommend this one if secret princesses and the relatively safe political intrigue of a small country is your thing.
July 14, 2013
Intrigas Palacianas 1/3
O Rapto
Day Leclaire
H. Special 06
2009
É adorável, sem dúvida essa série é muito boa, estou amando...
O príncipe Merrick é um pedaço de mau caminho, estou completamente apaixonada. Ele é muito comprometido com a honra e o dever, um fofo.
Alyssa também é muito comprometida com quem ela ama, também é adorável.
Adorei a forma que Brandt utiliza para confirmar as suas suspeitas, pois Alyssa não sabe mentir, foi muito bacana.
Agora quero saber quando Brandt vai encontrar outra vez Miri.
Adoro estórias que tem continuação...
4 estrelas, ótima estória...
Recomendado.
O Rapto
Day Leclaire
H. Special 06
2009
É adorável, sem dúvida essa série é muito boa, estou amando...
O príncipe Merrick é um pedaço de mau caminho, estou completamente apaixonada. Ele é muito comprometido com a honra e o dever, um fofo.
Alyssa também é muito comprometida com quem ela ama, também é adorável.
Adorei a forma que Brandt utiliza para confirmar as suas suspeitas, pois Alyssa não sabe mentir, foi muito bacana.
Agora quero saber quando Brandt vai encontrar outra vez Miri.
Adoro estórias que tem continuação...
4 estrelas, ótima estória...
Recomendado.
July 14, 2010
I love this author books...
The hero said I love you not in the end of the books, like another books...
The hero said I love you not in the end of the books, like another books...
July 4, 2010
biasa ajah..
nothing special
nothing special
Read
July 27, 2011boring
July 28, 2011
A great story with great characterization and scenery. I plan on reading the others in this series. A good read for anyone.
Read
July 31, 2011Pretty good start to the trilogy.
June 8, 2014
Loved it!
August 17, 2014
Surprisingly good.
January 16, 2016
The Merrick family has virile males. It was good to find out what brought Merrick and Allyssa Sutherland together. I read book 2 first, so I had a vested interested in their story.
July 29, 2010
I think this story is too rushed. So nearing the end, I began to lose interest.
October 14, 2017
Demen ama Merrick...
March 20, 2011
It's a harlequin after all. Lust at the first sight is the only thing that mattered.
December 12, 2013
i really liked this book... makes u wanna read the other books in series as well
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